EP1178649A3 - Key and button arrangement for a portable, foldable electronic device comprising at least two use positions - Google Patents

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EP1178649A3
EP1178649A3 EP01660143A EP01660143A EP1178649A3 EP 1178649 A3 EP1178649 A3 EP 1178649A3 EP 01660143 A EP01660143 A EP 01660143A EP 01660143 A EP01660143 A EP 01660143A EP 1178649 A3 EP1178649 A3 EP 1178649A3
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Jari Ijäs
Christian Lindholm
Hannu Pirskanen
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Abstract

The invention relates to a handle arrangement for a portable, foldable electronic device (1) comprising two or more use positions and comprising at least two housing parts (6, 9) foldable in relation to each other and a hinge mechanism (36) arranged for connecting and folding the first and the second housing parts (1, 9) in relation to each other. The handle arrangement comprises a handle-like third housing part (2) arranged for holding the device (1) in the different use positions. The third housing part (2) comprises at least one key button (4, 5) within the reach of the fingers for controlling the electronic functions of the device (1), and a navigation key (3) within the reach of the forefinger. The navigation key is equipped with a push-button function and arranged rotatable in at least two opposite directions.
EP01660143A 2000-08-03 2001-07-19 Key and button arrangement for a portable, foldable electronic device comprising at least two use positions Expired - Lifetime EP1178649B1 (en)

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EP06113602A EP1686769B1 (en) 2000-08-03 2001-07-19 Handle arrangement for a portable, foldable electronic device comprising at least two use positions

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FI20001744A FI118621B (en) 2000-08-03 2000-08-03 Portable, foldable electronic device with open and closed operating position and handle arrangement
FI20001744 2000-08-03

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